WORCESTER-Charles G. Asadoorian, Jr. 89, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2010 with his family surrounding him, after a long illness. Chuck was born in Northbridge on February 3, 1921, the son of Charles G. and Lucy (Avedisian) Asadoorian. He leaves his wife of 52 years, Eleanor (Johnson) Asadoorian or affectionately known as HBD “honey baby doll”; two daughters, Susan L. Baniukiewicz of Worcester and Sandra E. Bartlett and her husband Christopher of Boylston; three grandchildren, Sophia Maher, Victoria Baniukiewicz and Nicholas Bartlett; a sister, Shirley Adams of Miami Springs and nephews and nieces. He also leaves his pets that brought so much joy to his life, Moxie, Mugsy, Bella, Lily and Puppy. He was predeceased by a sister Dorothy Perron.
Chuck served as a Tech. Sergeant and a Top Turret Gunner in the Army Air Corps during World War II and later was a POW in Germany until the liberation. Besides his family, Chuck’s loves were Bluegrass music, airplanes and motorcycles. Chuck Wade was his stage name in his bluegrass band called “The Country Men”, where he played the base fiddle and acoustic guitar. He also flew his own Stearman biplane with which he did stunt flying that earned him the name “Chazz One Time”, because he would try anything once! He flew out of many local airports including Leicester, where he met his wife Eleanor. His most recent enjoyment was his motorcycle.
Chuck drove trailor trucks for Lion Distributors for many years, long and short haul. He loved to drive. After retiring, he drove a handicapped school bus for Patrick’s in Leicester. He was very passionate and faithful in his belief of God’s plan and purpose. He was a member of the Worcester Christodelphian Church.
All are welcome to attend a memorial celebration of Chuck’s life with hotdogs, beans and dad’s favorite pastry on Sunday, March 28 from 2-5 PM at the Worcester Christadelphian Church, 218 Greenwood Street, Worcester. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the donor’s favorite animal shelter, as Charles always loved animals. Arrangements are under the care of LINDQUIST LUNDIN FUNERAL HOME, 36 Butler Street, Worcester. For online condolence please visit www.lindquistlundin.com